Jorge Puerta is a widely acclaimed Venezuelan tenor, renowned for his powerful performances on some of the world’s most prestigious opera stages.

His versatile repertoire spans some of the most iconic roles in the Italian operatic tradition. He has portrayed characters such as Rodolfo (La Bohème), Mario Cavaradossi (Tosca), and Calaf (Turandot) by Giacomo Puccini, as well as Radamès (Aida), Alfredo Germont (La Traviata), and Gabriele Adorno (Simon Boccanegra) by Giuseppe Verdi, establishing himself as one of the most prominent tenors of his generation.

As a member of the soloist ensemble of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Puerta distinguished himself in leading roles such as Calaf, Radamès, and Gabriele Adorno. His international engagements have taken him to the Semperoper Dresden, the Opera Palace in A Coruña, the Lithuanian National Opera, and the Oper im Steinbruch festival in Austria, where his portrayal of Radamès was particularly celebrated. He also delivered a memorable performance as Andrea Chénier at the 2023 St. Gallen Festival; his interpretation not only showcased his vocal mastery but also confirmed his reputation as a top-tier tenor capable of bringing depth and authenticity to complex operatic roles.

Among his most recent engagements are the standing ovations he received at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires for his performance as Calaf, and his appearance as Don Álvaro in Verdi’s La forza del destino at the Aalto-Musiktheater Essen. His ongoing artistic growth and vocal maturity earned him a role in the latest production of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera, directed by Michael Mayer and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.